"Early 18th Rare Pair Of Venetians Inlaid Chairs "
A rare pair of chairs, Veneto, first quarter of the 18th century.Made of walnut, the front is richly inlaid with cherry plum and olive burl, with a bouquet of flowers in the center of the backrest and a geometric motif running down the front legs. The seat has scalloped and molded edges, as does the backrest.
Similar designs appear in the collections of the Museo Civico de Feltre (Belluno, Italy) and the Foresteria del Convento del Santo - Padua (Italy). See Clara Santini - Mille Mobili Veneto - Domestic furnishings in Veneto from the 15th to the 19th century - volumes 1 and 2 - Artioli Editore
Excellent condition, minor restoration and reinforcement work.
Dimensions
Total height 114 cm
Seat height 50 cm
Maximum width 43 cm
Maximum depth 38 cm
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